News from May 2010
United Agri-Products argues motion to dismiss Madison County atrazine class action
Reeg A defendant in one of a series of proposed class actions over atrazine's alleged water contamination argued that it has nothing to do with selling the herbicide in Illinois and wants the case against it thrown out.
Construction company claims contractor failed to pay for labor
A construction company has filed suit against another construction group, alleging it failed to pay for work provided.
Mother claims McDonald's employee attacked her son
The mother of a 15-year-old claims a McDonald's employee attacked her son.
St. Bernard mangles woman's face, suit claims
A woman has filed suit against the owner of a dog that she claims mangled her face.
Morris Chapman estate settles legal malpractice case
The estate of a deceased Madison County attorney sued along with several fellow lawyers by a former personal injury client has settled.
Burlington Coat Factory sued by man injured in store
A Tennessee man has filed suit against Burlington Coat Factory Warehouse of East St. Louis where he claims he was shopping when a metal post fell on his head and shoulders.
Godfrey residents say contractor failed to finish remodeling job
Two Godfrey residents have filed suit against the construction company they hired to remodel their home, saying workers failed to complete the agreed-upon work and left their home wide open, causing their property to be stolen.
15 new asbestos claims filed in Madison County May 3-7
Phillips A total of 15 new asbestos lawsuits were filed in Madison County Circuit Court during the week of May 3 through May 7.
Even Keel worker sues former employer over unpaid overtime
A woman claims her former employer failed to pay her adequate wages when she performed overtime work and failed to pay for 100 percent of her insurance coverage.
Pontoon Beach man says employer interefered with new job, seeks $1 million in punitives
A Pontoon Beach man seeks more than $1 million in punitive damages after he says his former employer caused him to lose his job.
FH Partners sues over Caseyville land deal
FH Partners filed a lawsuit May 10 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Caseyville Sport Choice, Ferris Engineering, Strategic Development, Praxis Development, Burns McDonnell Engineering Company, Drury Displays doing business as DDI Media and other unknown tenants.
No action in months in class actions against Target, CVS
Cueto Two class action suits with similar claims about immune system supplements appear stalled.
Five new Levaquin suits filed by Danis firm in Madison County
Lowe Five Illinois residents have filed separate suits against Johnson and Johnson, Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceutical, Johnson and Johnson Pharmaceutical Research and Development and Walgreens after they say an antibiotic caused them severe tendon problems.
Foreign judgment filed in Madison County
A Delaware corporation wants to remove a judgment rendered in California Superior Court to Madison County Circuit Court.
Man struck by concrete truck claims arm and hand injuries
A Madison County man has filed suit against the owners of a concrete trucking company, saying he was hit by the truck while he walked down the street.
Railroad worker claims injury caused lifestyle adjustment
A former BNSF Railway Company employee has filed suit against the company, alleging she severely injured her foot while working.
Judge allows exhibits into case in weight loss surgery suit, status set for August
St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert Lechien has allowed the plaintiff in a suit against St. Clair County over weight loss surgery to enter two exhibits bolstering her case.
Status conference set next week in Venezia wrongful death suit
Young A status conference is set next week in a wrongful death suit involving notorious racketeer Thomas Venezia who police say died of a self-inflicted gun wound in 2005.
Former Olin worker claims he was fired after work comp claim
A Madison County man has filed suit against his former employer, alleging it fired him after he filed a workers' compensation claim.
Attorneys no shows at Rosewood fee dispute hearing
Hylla Two attorneys battling over fees from a retrial of a 2003 negligence case against Rosewood Care Center of Edwardsville were no shows at a Friday hearing related to those fees.